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Published 08:24 11 Oct 2017 BST
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As if all this wasn't already difficult enough for Alexis Sanchez and his countrymen to stomach, the circumstances of Peru's crucial equaliser make things even worse.
The goal came courtesy of of a set-piece from Paolo Guerrero. Arsenal's David Ospina got a touch on the ball but couldn't keep it out. This said, he didn't have to try and keep it out...
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The free-kick from which Guerrero scored from was indirect, meaning the goal wouldn't have been awarded were it not for Ospina's touch. Referee Sandro Ricci pointed towards the goalkeeper when some of Ospina's teammates appealed that the free-kick had been indirect.
This should make for an awkward moment when Sanchez and Ospina are reunited at Arsenal's training ground later this week.Football

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